Music is a significant part of my existence. I believe it to be as essential to my survival as a major organ like my heart or lungs. I need it to live. 

My first love was Prince. Purple Rain was released in in June of 1984. I turned 5 years old the following month and my aunt Jamie gave me my first vinyl record. My aunt and I already bopped around dancing to Prince and his songs Controversy (1981) and his jam 1999 (1982) before the LP was released as the soundtrack to a semi-autobiography and prophecy of…

In beautiful Carnation, WA along the Tolt River you will find one of the greatest music experiences of a lifetime. Voted Best of the 425 in 2024 BrodieNation Music Festival is by far a cut above the rest. Two stages filled will high caliber talent on a property that is something to the likes of Alice in Wonderland and Fern Gully. There are twinkle light that aluminate the paths to all points of interest; both stages, the camping spaces, the river, the community area, and of course to the bathrooms. 

This…